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‘, We’re like Noah’s ark’ says animal shelter in flooded Russian city

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‘, We’re like Noah’s ark’ says animal shelter in flooded Russian city

– The city of Orenburg in Russia is experiencing historic flooding after the Ural River burst its banks.
– More than 120,000 people have been evacuated in Russia’s Ural Mountains, Siberia, and Kazakhstan due to the flooding.
– The Ural River in Orenburg rose to 11.43 meters on Friday.
– Many homes have been flooded, with residents losing belongings and trying to save what they can.
– An animal shelter in the area is hosting over 350 animals, with limited assistance from authorities.

Russia and Kazakhstan battle record floods as rivers rise further

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Russia and Kazakhstan battle record floods as rivers rise further

Fact: The Russian city of Orenburg battled rising water levels after major rivers across Russia and Kazakhstan burst their banks in the worst flooding seen in the areas in nearly a century.

Floods swamp swathes of Russia and Kazakhstan but worse still to come

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Floods swamp swathes of Russia and Kazakhstan but worse still to come

Floods engulfed cities and towns across Russia and Kazakhstan after major rivers burst their banks, forcing about 110,000 people to evacuate and swamping parts of Orenburg in Russia.

Russia, Kazakhstan evacuate over 100,000 people amid worst flooding in decades

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Russia, Kazakhstan evacuate over 100,000 people amid worst flooding in decades

More than 100,000 people were ordered to evacuate in Russia and Kazakhstan due to severe flooding caused by swiftly melting snow. The Ural and Tobol rivers reached their highest levels ever recorded, with the Ural River bursting through an embankment dam. President Putin spoke to President Tokayev of Kazakhstan, where over 86,000 people have been evacuated. The flooding affected regions bordering Russia and was described as the worst in 80 years. Despite warnings, some residents ignored evacuation calls, prompting officials to urge them to take the situation seriously. Scientists attribute the severity of the floods to climate change.

Record floods in Russia, ’s Urals triggered by melting snow

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Record floods in Russia, ’s Urals triggered by melting snow

Fact: More than 10,400 homes across Russia have been flooded due to swiftly melting snow triggering the worst recorded flooding in Russia’s Ural Mountains.

Record flood waters rise in Russia’s Urals, forcing thousands to evacuate

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Record flood waters rise in Russia’s Urals, forcing thousands to evacuate

Flood waters in Russia’s Ural mountains have caused at least 6,000 homes to flood, forcing thousands of people to evacuate with their pets and belongings. The Ural River burst through a dam in the city of Orsk, leading to the worst floods in decades in the region. President Putin ordered Emergencies Minister Alexander Kurenkov to the affected areas, with flooding expected in other regions as well. The cost of flood damage in the Orenburg region is estimated at around 7 million. The situation is expected to worsen, with flood warnings issued in other Russian regions.